
George Medal awarded to George Roberts for gallant conduct
Medal. George Medal, silver, awarded to George Roberts for his gallant conduct in leading a team of railwaymen to detach ammunition wagons from the burning portion of a goods train stabled in the Everton district of Liverpool. Obverse: Effigy of King George VI; Reverse: Depiction of St George slaying the dragon. Rim inscribed “George Roberts”. Original ribbon of crimson with 5 narrow blue horizontal stripes.
Details
- Category:
- Coins and Medals
- Object Number:
- 2012-7165
- Measurements:
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overall: 32 mm 36 mm,
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Elizabeth Bragger